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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,122.98, 34,662.61 and 16,175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,122.98, 34,662.61 and 16,175.66 is: 22,317.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,122.98 : 34,662.61 = 16,175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,122.98/34,662.61 = 16,175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,122.98x = 34,662.61 × 16,175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,122.98x = 560,690,594.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,690,594.07/25,122.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,317.84

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